We would like to inform you that the new product "Outrage FUSION 50 Pro Kit" is now available for pre-order at HeliDirect. Available for both flybar and flybarless version.  Estimate release date is Feb 7 2011.  MSRP price is $499.95. 

Outrage is running a promotion for this new kit for which the retail price is only $399.95 when it launches on Feb 7 until April 1 2011.

INTRODUCTION :

The new Outrage Fusion 50 electric - defining the design of advanced 3D RC helicopters. After many hours of designing, testing and refinment, the Fusion 50 is going to be available very soon. This helicopter brings style and functionality together in a harmonius relationship not often achieved. The airframe is light yet strong, and will take all the punishment you throw at it . The helicopter is highly tunable to suit your flying style. It is precise yet quick and responsive to follow your every command.  From the fully programmable rotor head to the full metal tail unit with torque tube drive - this helicopter has it all. With an ultra compact frame design and light weight design together with extreme power setup, this model stands out in the 50 size field.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Length: 1219mm, Height: 368mm , Width: 203mm
• Main Rotor Blade Size 600-640mm
• Main Rotor Diameter: 1355mm -1425mm
• Tail Blade Length: 95mm
• Tail Rotor Diameter: 250mm
• Main Gear ratio: 8:6:1
  
• Tail Rotor Ratio 4.583:1
• RTF weight 3.2kg-3.6kg (7-8lbs) depending on electronics used

FEATURES:

1. Head System

• Fully adjustable head allowing multiple setups from high stability to maximum agility making it perfect for the beginner to advanced pilot
• CNC 7075-T651 American alloy on critical head support parts requiring ultra rigidity
• CNC 6061-T651 American alloy for head parts requiring stability
• Dual ball raced seesaw support in center hub
• Dual ball raced radius arms for precision control
• Extra long washout base for increased lever stability
• Dual ball raced 120/140 CCPM swash plate
• Achievable pitch range of +15/-15 degrees of pitch
• High quality screw hardware
• 10mm Hollow hardened main shaft
• 8mm Spindle shaft
• Stainless steel 4.75mm OD Linkage balls.
• One piece dampers
• All parts are run on brand new Ultra High precision 5-axis CNC machines
  

2. Frame System

• Ultra compact frame technology for superior frame rigidity
• CNC 6061-T651 American alloy main shaft bearing blocks and mechanics
• High quality fiber reinforced injection molded plastics
• High quality screw hardware
• Multiple Electronic placement options
• Adjustable servo mounts for various size and brand servos
• Adjustable drive train for optional gear ratios
  
• Ultra high strength injection molded drive gears
• Zero pitch alignment points for easy head setup
• Optimal servo positions for increased accuracy in control
• Break-away canopy tabs
• Component positions mounted high in frame enhancing axial CG for improved 3D reactions
• Tail servo semi concealed within the frames for a compact look
  
• Motor mount for 25 and 30mm M3 bolt spacing, ties into main bearing block
  
• Motor shaft pinion support for 5mm and 6mm shafts (changable bearing for 6mm)
• Frame support bracket around the motor for strength
  
• The electronics tray includes wire guides for a clean installation
  
• New improved one way bearing assembly
• 0.8 Mod strong main gear
• Kit includes 12T, 14T, 16T 0.8M pinions (5mm shafts)
• Pinions for 5 and 6mm shafts available as spare parts (5mm: 11-16T, 6mm: 12-16T)
  
• Battery tray removable for fast battery changes; suitable for 6 - 12 cell battery packs
  
• Wide variety of usable motor KV's and motor dimensions
  
• One piece plastic base tray
• All parts are run on brand new Ultra High precision 5-axis CNC machines

3. Tail System

• Extend boom length for improved forward flight tracking and superior tail authority in extreme 3D conditions.
• New designed tail pitch control system for smooth precise control. 
• New compact designed tail system to reduce parts for easy maintenance yet providing slop-free tail system.
  
• Torque tube design for efficiency.
• Ultra high strength Injection molded torque tube gears.
• High quality Carbon 95mm tail blades.
• All parts are run on brand new Ultra High precision 5-axis CNC machines

4. Canopy

• Aerodynamically formed canopy shape for enhanced flight characteristics.
• Light weight construction fiberglass composites.
• High quality Canomod™  airbrush fiberglass canopy.

Recommended High performance 3D Servos

• JR DS8417
• JR DS8717
• Futaba S9452
• Futaba BLS451
• Ino-Lab HG-D751MG
• Ino-Lab HG-D760MG
• Ino-Lab HG-D760HB
• Outrage Torq 9088, Torq 9180

Recommended beginner choice servos

• JR DS281
• Futaba S9252
• Futaba S3001
• Hitec HS-5965MG
• Hitec HS-5475HB

Recommended Performance Carbon Fiber Main Rotor Blades

• SWE Symmetrical CF 600mm Main Blade (SWE-600DCW)
• SWE Symmetrical CF 620mm Main Blade (SWE-620DC)
• SWE Symmetrical CF 630mm Main Blade (SWE-630DC)
• Rotortech 3D PRO 610mm Symmetrical Blade (CN266166C)
• SAB "RED DEVIL" 600mm Sym CF Carbon Fiber Main Blade
• SAB "RED DEVIL" 620mm Sym CF Carbon Fiber Main Blade

Recommended Budget CF and Fiberglass Blades

• SWE Symmetrical FRP 550mm Main Blade (SWE-600DW)
• PRO 3D CF Carbon Fiber 600mm main blade (White/Black 3D)
• RJX 600mm FRP Main Blades

Recommended Performance Tail Blades

• SWE Sym Y Type CF Carbon Fiber 95mm Tail Rotor Blade
• Radix 95mm Tail Blades - YEI-YB-95
• .95MM CF Tail Blade (EDN-1078)
• .Rotortech 95mm CARBON FIBER TAIL BLADES

Recommended Gyros

• Spartan DS760 With JR DS8900 Servo
• JR 770 with DS8900 Servo
• Futaba 611 with S9256 Servo
• Futaba GY401 with S9254
• Solid G Heading Hold Gyro with JR DS8700G

Recommended Batteries:

This helicopter will work well on 6, 8, 10 or 12 cell LiPo packs. Different motor and pinion combinations are required for different cell count selections.

• 6s 5000mA
• 8s 37000-4200mA
• 10s 3200-3700mA
• 12s 3000-3300mA

Recommended Motors:

A motor of at least 2500 watts is required. For example the Scorpion 4025 series

• 6s: 1100kv
• 8s: 890kv
• 10s: 630kv
• 12s: 550kv

Recommended ESCs:

ESC: We recommend Castle Creations ICE (or ICE HV) series ESC’s

• 6s: 120A ESC
• 8s: 100A – 120A ESC
• 10s: 80A ESC
• 12s: 80A ESC

Fusion 50 Power System Choices :

 The Fusion 50 has been designed to accept a wide variety of power systems. Your final choice may be dictated by your performance requirements, equipment you already have, and your modeling budget.

 As a general rule, with increasing cell count (voltage) current draws will be lower for the same final power output. While the helicopter flies well on all the below combinations, the higher cell count setups (10 or 12s) will have the highest power at the lowest current draws.

 For all combinations a motor of at least 2500 watts is required. The Scorpion 4025 series is a good choice. The motor kv can be different from that shown, and head speed corrected with a different choice of pinion (the main gear is 129T). This table is for example only.